Wow, just went to the fcpeuro site and it's true. Gonna grab some rotors and pads as well.
I dunno man, i think you're taking advantage just a bit there. Keep that up and they'll end the policy.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee
Well shit. It even says brake pads used on track. That's insane.
Too bad they don't sell tires! (like mentioned in their FAQ)
The reality is that so few people are ever going to come looking for replacement parts that I'm sure it works out fine for them. I can't imagine I will ever have to replace most of the parts I've purchased from them for the remainder of my ownership. I can see them excluding certain parts from the policy in the future though.
Thanks for that - I buy from FCP all the time - better get a set of DTC-70s before they change their minds!
2002 BMW M Roaster.
1998 BMW 328is SCCA E Production road racer.
So for about $750 I can have
-brembo blanks x4
-dtc-60 f&r
-redline 5w40 engine oil
replaced for life?
waaaat? im pissed i didnt know sooner!
The FCP replacements do sound pretty sweet, but you do have to consider the fact that you have to remove the pads/rotors to send them back to FCP and wait for replacements. Unless you do something weird and buy two sets of everything...and swap them back and forth...or something...
1993 E36 325is
2003 E46 325iT
SpeedHunters feature: http://www.speedhunters.com/2018/04/...t-dtm-tribute/
APEX feature: https://www.apexraceparts.com/blog/m...-arc-8-wheels/
anyone looking, I have a set of E36 M3 R4 pads for sale, $120 shipped, brand new in the box
PFC08s are continuing to not cut it. It was about 85F and sunny this past weekend and i could only get 4-5 laps before they'd fade and i have have to dial it back for a lap. 2-3 times a session i'd blow a turn because they failed to stop. I think i need to either add some ducting or switch back to Hawk DTC-60s. I do like the feel of the PFC08s and i also kind of like their better modulation and lesser initial bite. I think it forces me to carry more speed through turns. ha. I'm going to look into ducting i think.
That's crazy, I've never had issues with fade out of the 08's, hell the more heat you get in them the harder they brake...for me at least. The only issue I ever had was using them too much and not hard enough and would leave some deposits on the rotors. No ducting on mine, did get rid of the stock rotor backing plates if that makes a difference.
1995 M3...Screwed
That is weird. I also don't have stock backing plates. I can't find a ton of info/complaints about fade with them. I don't know what else to think though. Pedal stays firm, no ABS engagement. No issues with deposits or vibrations. Rotors looks good, smooth. Its as if i had grease on the rotors or something, just way reduced braking friction/force. Never had the issue with the Hawks. The issue happens running NT01s which i also ran with the Hawks without issue. Also of course happens on R1-Ss, but i never ran them with the Hawks.
If i back off for just a couple braking zones/turns, they come right back.
I must say if it was me, i would sell them and buy another set of dtc's. This is counter from all my experiences with PFC product, but maybe you can threshold brake better than the rest of us!
Cooling ducts blow if you like to turn more than 30 degrees off center. Just something else i have to check/maintain. Would also consider a paint pen to mark the calipers to check temp ranges you are hitting....
Pagid RS-4-4
I use PFC Z Rated pads on my e36M and they do street/autocross/HPDE duties. Great performance for the price, no noise, middle of the road dust, great performance. Don't forget to bleed your brake fluid every year if you're doing these schools.
'98 M3 5spd - '03 540it 6spd M-Sport
Im sure I was, it was my first event in the car with those brakes and in the heavy braking zones I was using like 60% of the brakes from way out and then trying to apply another 30% as I got closer as opposed to getting in closer and using 95% of the brakes and getting back off them.
1995 M3...Screwed
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